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We found 4 definitions of acetylate from 3 different sources.
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acetylate - introduce an acetyl group into (a chemical compound) | ||
acetylize, acetylise | ||
modify, alter, change make less severe or harsh or extreme; "please modify this letter to make it more polite"; "he modified his views on same-gender marriage" | ||
chemical science, chemistry the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions | ||
acetylate - receive substitution of an acetyl group; "the compounds acetylated" | ||
acetylize, acetylise | ||
change undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature; "She changed completely as she grew older"; "The weather changed last night" | ||
chemical science, chemistry the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions |